The DWTC Traditional Dog Show Sunday 25thMay 2025

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The DWTC Traditional Dog Show Sunday 25^thMay 2025

As the showing season has now took off for 2025 and the work in the field complete, it was nice to be able to make our annual trip to the DWTC traditional dog show on Sunday  25^th May  in Gilford.  The weather  was not kind to us, with a light wind and several heavy showers in between  classes. This did not dampen the spirits of the show goers who came out to support this now popular annual show. The venue was superb, and the crowd was big. 

Our shows are all great meeting places in the summer season for genuine Terrier, Lurcher, Whippet and Strong dog men and women to come together for a bit of craic  and a chat, and maybe go home with a trophy or two. And that is exactly what happened at the DWTC show on Sunday.

It was nice to see so many families, their children and dogs all out on enjoying a day out at the sport we love. Our passion is showing with our Canine friends in the summer and back to the field with them in the winter.

As show time was about to start, first on the menu and first in the ring was the childrens handling class. And boy did these little folk show their dogs. There were 24 very excited we people in the ring and everyone with their very special friend. You were all winners on the day and all went home with bags of lovely goodies to munch on. Well done to all.

The show commenced at approximately 1.00pm.

*Here are the Overall Showing Results

Childrens Handling Class

1/ Jake Maginn with Fly

2/ Amy Whitten with Snoopy

3/ John Boyd with Jack

These young people participating are our huntsmen and women of tomorrow and will keep our Country Sports going long after we have gone.

Congratulations to the winners and all the children in the ring on Sunday.

Overall Champion Whippet

Karla Wilson with Junior

Reserve

Jake Maginn with Fly

Overall Champion Lurcher

Kyle Quinn with Ranger

Reserve

Kenny Hamilton with Frank

Overall Champion Terrier

Gary Kelly with Harry

Reserve

Pauric Charlie with Red

Overall Champion Strong Dog

Kyle Quinn with Chapo

Reserve

Michael Mc Carrstican with Stanley

***Overall Show Champion and Best in Show***

Kyle Quinn with Chapo

***Overall Champion Pup***

Kirsty Smyth with Sika

Congratulations to all above winners

And Finally, the day would not be complete without thanking the Judges.

Childrens Handling Class

Leanne Barry/Raymond Crilly

Whippets / Jim Forrester 

Lurchers/ Jim Forrester

Terriers/  Raymond Crilly 

Strong Dogs/ Eddie Shaw

And Finally, Finally, I always leave the best to last. Yes Tom and Leanne Barry, Ethan, Morgan, and your back up team Gary Mitchell and Thomas Coleman, you are all simply the best. Your show was run with impeccable organisation and everything ran without a hitch.

It was very evident a lot of preparation and hard work went on behind the scenes to make this show a success this year again and was a most enjoyable day for everyone.  

Tom and Leanne, a brilliant day was had by all despite the rain. The window for Country Sports is in our blood and hopefully we will meet again at your show in 2026 for more of the same.

Margaret Mc Stay